Practical Money Moves For Couples Who Want Peace | Michael Khouri

We unpack how to make money serve your life, not swallow it, with practical ways couples can reduce stress, align goals, and create simple systems that actually stick. Michael shares why outside advice shortens the path, and how to talk about cash without fights or shame. • money as an enabler, not the finish line • common mistakes couples make in their 30s and 40s • why more income without structure makes things worse • spotting real financial planners and avoiding sales traps • starting calm money talks and naming money stories • a simple budget framework and bank buckets • turning a surplus into debt reduction and investing • reducing conflict between spenders and savers • joint vs separate finances and when to merge • protecting time with family and scheduling what matters Visit betterfinancialplanning.com.au to book a free 15‑minute call. Listen to Sharing More Than The Sheets on Apple Podcasts and Spotify My links Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1nuxEoJPTgtfZKjWLkXnNw?si=1d692d80b8cd4cfa Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/man-that-can-with-lachlan-stuart/id1313350766 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91 🌐 Learn more → www.themanthatcanproject.com 🔗 Follow me on socials: 📸 Instagram: @lachlanstuart 🐦 Twitter/X: @lachlanstuart 🎙 Podcast: The Man That Can Project All information contained in this podcast is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. You should consider the appropriateness of this information with regards to your individual objectives, financial situation and needs. This podcast episode is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this podcast. Michael Khouri is an Authorised Representative and Wealthness Pty Ltd ACN 613 313 250 t/a Better Financial Planning Australia is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd ABN 47 097 797 049 AFSL Licence No. 236523. 1:00 Welcome And Guest Introduction 1:35 Money As Part Of A Bigger Life 4:19 Upbringing, Values And Service 5:15 Money Enables, It Isn’t Everything 6:39 Common Mistakes Couples Make 9:09 Why Smart People Make Bad Money Choices 11:19 Finding A Real Financial Planner 12:54 Starting Honest Money Talks At Home 16:41 Asking For Help And Ditching Ego 20:25 When Advice Collides And Strategy Lacks 22:47 A Simple Framework To Audit Finances 25:43 Budget As Structure Not Restriction 27:16 Reducing Money Fights In Relationships 29:21 Spotting Financial Wedges Early 31:42 Trade‑Offs Of Earning More 33:54 Time With Family Over Money 36:59 Joint Vs Separate Finances